The Internet is uncontrollable. And if the Internet is uncontrollable, freedom will win. It's as simple as that.

Growing up, my family was an enemy of the state. I have experienced more disappointment than joy, much more sad stories or desperate conditions.

[Cultural department] understand nothing but bureaucratic daily affairs. They don't care about culture.

So-called Chinese art and culture is under control of the Party. They exist to serve the official agenda. I call it fake art and culture.

I think of art as coming from daily life, daily experience. I think it's very important not to have it become work for some kind of elite circle.

Had I to create a name for these times, I’d say it is the age of craziness

My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting in museums or about hanging it on the wall. Art should live in the heart of the people. Ordinary people should have the same ability to understand art as anybody else. I don’t think art is elite or mysterious. I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics. The intention to separate art from politics is itself a very political intention.